Lane Kiffin drops a cryptic reply after James Franklin describes a far different coaching transition from new LSU coach 

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Lane Kiffin drops a cryptic reply after James Franklin describes a far different coaching transition from new LSU coach  (Image Credits - GETTY)
Lane Kiffin drops a cryptic reply after James Franklin describes a far different coaching transition from new LSU coach (Image Credits - GETTY)

Lane Kiffin made headlines on Sunday when he announced he was leaving Ole Miss to coach at LSU. While the move sparked much debate among fans, newly-hired Virginia Tech coach James Franklin compared his coaching transition to Kiffin's during an appearance on CBS Sports on Wednesday.

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Franklin said he was envious of some coaches, like Kiffin, who seemingly have an easier job at recruiting players. Frankin's comments prompted a response from Kiffin, who appeared to use the Hokies coach's comments to promote LSU.

"#JustDifferent @lsu James! Thanks for reminding everyone," Kiffin tweeted earlier on Thursday.
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Franklin was fired from his coaching role at Penn State on Oct 12, after a 3-3 start to the season. After Franklin's dismissal, several players decommitted from Penn State. A handful of them committed to Virginia Tech after the school hired Franklin on Nov. 17.

Franklin had been coaching Penn State for nearly 12 seasons before his firing. He led the Nittany Lions to the College Football Playoff last season, where the team lost to Notre Dame.

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While many believed Franklin could lead Penn State to success this season, his team suffered three straight losses, prompting the school to part ways with the coach.

It will be interesting to see how Franklin fares at Virginia Tech next season.

Lane Kiffin led Ole Miss to a historic 11-win season this year

NCAA Football: Louisiana State Head Coach Lane Kiffin Introductory Press Conference - Source: Imagn
NCAA Football: Louisiana State Head Coach Lane Kiffin Introductory Press Conference - Source: Imagn

In his final year at Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin led the team to its maiden 11-win season. The Rebels have also made the College Football Playoff for the first time in history.

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However, Ole Miss officials reportedly did not allow Kiffin to coach the team in the CFP because he had already accepted the LSU job.

Ole Miss (11-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) is the No. 6-ranked team in the country. Charlie Weis Jr., who served as Ole Miss's offensive coordinator and followed Kiffin to LSU, will coach the Rebels in their historic playoff run.

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